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ArticleWorld journal of gastrointestinal surgery2025

Modified single-port laparoscopic appendectomy using needle-type grasping forceps

Yang Chen, Shi-Gang Guo, Xin-Ao Fu, Zong-Qi Fan, Jie-Qing Yuan, Xiao-Xin Zhang, Huan Liu, Zhu Liu, Yong-Shuai Huang, Lei Song

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Yang ChenDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Chaoyang Central Hospital, China Medical University, Chaoyang 122000, Liaoning Province, China. chenyangsurgeon@qq.com.
Shi-Gang GuoDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Chaoyang Central Hospital, China Medical University, Chaoyang 122000, Liaoning Province, China.
Xin-Ao FuDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Chaoyang Central Hospital, Postgraduate Training Base of China Medical University and Jinzhou Medical University, Chaoyang 122000, Liaoning Province, China.
Zong-Qi FanDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Chaoyang Central Hospital, China Medical University, Chaoyang 122000, Liaoning Province, China.
Jie-Qing YuanDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Chaoyang Central Hospital, China Medical University, Chaoyang 122000, Liaoning Province, China.
Xiao-Xin ZhangDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Chaoyang Central Hospital, Postgraduate Training Base of China Medical University and Jinzhou Medical University, Chaoyang 122000, Liaoning Province, China.
Huan LiuDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Chaoyang Central Hospital, Postgraduate Training Base of China Medical University and Jinzhou Medical University, Chaoyang 122000, Liaoning Province, China.
Zhu LiuDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Chaoyang Central Hospital, Postgraduate Training Base of China Medical University and Jinzhou Medical University, Chaoyang 122000, Liaoning Province, China.
Yong-Shuai HuangDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Chaoyang Central Hospital, Postgraduate Training Base of China Medical University and Jinzhou Medical University, Chaoyang 122000, Liaoning Province, China.
Lei SongDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Chaoyang Central Hospital, China Medical University, Chaoyang 122000, Liaoning Province, China.

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backgroundSingle-port laparoscopic appendectomy is an advanced minimally invasive surgery that involves the use of upgraded instruments and equipment. We previously modified single-port laparoscopic appendectomy with needle-type grasping forceps (mSLAN) for patients with simple appendicitis, but the feasibility and safety of our modified procedure need further evaluation in a high-quality clinical study.

aimTo compare the short-term clinical outcomes of mSLAN with those of conventional three-port laparoscopic appendectomy (CLA) for patients with acute uncomplicated appendicitis.

methodsThis single-center, single-blind, prospective, randomized controlled trial included patients who underwent emergency laparoscopic appendectomy for acute uncomplicated appendicitis at our center between April 2024 and August 2024. Patients were randomly divided into the mSLAN group or the CLA group

resultsA total of 72 patients were enrolled and randomly divided into 2 groups: The mSLAN group (

conclusionCompared with the CLA protocol, the mSLAN protocol for acute uncomplicated appendicitis yielded comparable short-term clinical outcomes, with a similar operative time and better cosmetic outcomes, indicating its potential for clinical application and superiority for patients with high cosmetic requirements. Further research is needed to evaluate the long-term outcomes.

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Acute appendicitisAppendectomyMinimally invasive surgeryRandomized controlled trialSingle-port laparoscopy

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